Monday registration deadline for voters in Democratic, GOP primaries

Sunday

Mar 23, 2008 at 12:01 AM

The eyes of a nation will be focused on Pennsylvania on April 22 when the Democrats hold their presidential primary. Unregistered voters who want to participate have until Monday to register. Republicans have a primary, too. So if you want to take part in that primary, the same rules apply.

The eyes of a nation will be focused on Pennsylvania on April 22 when the Democrats hold their presidential primary. Unregistered voters who want to participate have until Monday to register. Republicans have a primary, too. So if you want to take part in that primary, the same rules apply.

Who is eligible to vote? Anyone who is a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the election; a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which the individual desires to register to vote for at least 30 days before the election; and at least 18 years old on or before the day of the election. Only registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic primary. The same registration form allows individuals to switch party status if they choose.

Forms can be submitted in person or by mail. They are available from the county voter registration office, or download a copy from the Pennsylvania State Department Web site (follow the link through the Pocono Record's voter guide at www.thepennsylvaniaprimary.com/register-to-vote).

2. Register in person at a state driver's license center or at some state government agencies. For a list of those agencies, see the Pocono Record's voter guide at www.thepennsylvaniaprimary.com/register-to-vote. Your form must be received by the county voter registration office no later than Monday.

For more information on registering to vote, applying for absentee ballots, using provisional ballots and finding your polling place, visit www.thepennsylvaniaprimary.com/voter-guide.